Thanks for the great performance 4 years ago! But remember, when one door closes, another one will open for your next journey. Good luck!!

9:05 am July 2, 2012

vince reardon wrote:

Yes, it wasn't her best routine. But when she got off the mat, after her unexpected fall from the bar, caught her breath, and finished, she showed who she was -- a magnificent champion.

11:00 am July 2, 2012

Crawford wrote:

Other athletes need to take note on how to be a role model from Nastia. She represent's what is good in sports.

12:23 pm July 2, 2012

Katman wrote:

Witnessed a real class act last night. That fall from the bar wasn't nearly as painful to watch as it was to experience!. Then to get up and finih after that makes this woman one tough cookie. As tough as she is good looking. Thanks for being on our side.

1:15 pm July 2, 2012

RBAM wrote:

Ah, too bad. Liukin looks so much better now than in Beijing, and of course Sacramone is one of the s*xiest and most deliciously built gymnasts of all time. But it appears to be a game for weebles.

2:11 pm July 2, 2012

Just asking..... wrote:

Could you find a more unflattering picture to show? Nastia is a class act and you could have found a more respectful picture of he fall to show.

6:20 pm July 2, 2012

Denan Markes wrote:

I have a lot of respect for Lukin and wish her nothing but good..

However, this, “It took a lot of courage,” a teary-eyed Liukin said, to get back on the bars and finish the routine. “I have learned to be a fighter.” is vacuous and self-serving.

Her behavior during her routine spoke for itself, she only diminished it with such an unnecessary, pretentious, self-aggrandizing assessment.

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